SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 159
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  David Alan Wigley
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of David Alan Wigley, who died February 7,
  2019, at the age of 73; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Albert and Bonibel Wigley, David Wigley
  was born in Waco on July 12, 1945; he grew up with a brother, Don,
  and he graduated from Brownwood High School; and
         WHEREAS, He earned his bachelor's degree from Howard Payne
  University, where he also earned his master's degree while
  teaching fourth and fifth grades in the Lubbock Independent
  School District; in 1976, he joined the Crosbyton Consolidated
  Independent School District as an elementary school principal,
  and he served in that position for eight years; he went on to
  serve as the Crosby County adult and juvenile chief probation
  officer; and
         WHEREAS, In January of 2011, Mr. Wigley was sworn in as
  Crosby County judge, and during his seven years on the bench, he
  initiated many projects that improved the condition of the
  courthouse and its infrastructure; in addition, he allowed
  salaries to be raised for public servants while helping to
  maintain low tax rates, and his support for wind energy helped to
  spur economic development through the construction of numerous
  turbines; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Wigley was a tireless servant of the
  community; he was an active member of the Lions Club, the
  Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, and Crosbyton
  Masonic Lodge 1020; he was a valued congregant of Crosbyton First
  United Methodist Church; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Wigley shared a
  fulfilling life with his wife, Janie; he took great pride in his
  stepchildren, Kevin and Kari Andrews, and his grandchildren,
  Kyan and Vivienne; and
         WHEREAS, David Wigley inspired all who knew him through his
  wisdom, his kindness, and his commitment to public service; he
  will long be remembered with respect and admiration by his many
  friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of David Alan Wigley; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of David Wigley.
 
  Springer
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 18, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate